Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M
#8227
Sony Xperia E
#8203Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M
Sony Xperia E
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.752.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M and Sony Xperia E both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions, but the Xperia E offers a slightly more efficient software experience with Android 4.1 and Timescape UI compared to the Discover's Android 4.0.4.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E has a faster 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU versus the 800 MHz Cortex-A5 in the Discover, although both share the same GPU and RAM.
- The camera specifications are the same for both devices, featuring a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E supports video recording at 480p@30fps, while the Discover lacks this capability.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Xperia E at 1530 mAh compared to the Discover's 1300 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Build-wise, the Xperia E is slightly lighter and more compact, while both devices lack premium materials and water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M
Sony Xperia E
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For TelusAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Discover TracFone SGH-S730G for Net10 and Straight Talk
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB (2.7GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1530 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
112.8 x 61.5 x 11.5 mm (4.44 x 2.42 x 0.45 in)
113.5 x 61.8 x 11 mm (4.47 x 2.43 x 0.43 in)
Weight
122 g
115.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Pink, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes